After 43 days, the longest US government shutdown in history is coming to an end. Federal workers will start receiving pay again, national parks will reopen, and air travel will return to some semblance of normalcy. President Trump has marked this as a 'very big victory', stating, 'We’re opening up our country.' However, Senate Democrats are left frustrated, having pushed for health insurance subsidies that were not guaranteed in the process. Many blame their leaders for failing to capitalize on a moment when they held the cards. Governor Gavin Newsom critiqued the deal, labeling it 'pathetic.' Meanwhile, Trump, facing his own declining poll numbers, seems to bask in the aftermath of the shutdown, aware of the political landscape shifting as they head into election season. With healthcare costs set to rise, both parties will need to navigate a complex web of public sentiment as they regroup post-shutdown.
Trump Cheers as Shutdown Ends, Democrats Left Fuming
Trump Cheers as Shutdown Ends, Democrats Left Fuming
After a record-breaking 43-day government shutdown, federal workers can finally get back to work as Trump celebrates the deal, while Democrats express frustration and disappointment.
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over, with federal services resuming as President Trump lauds the deal as a victory. The Democratic Party faces internal strife, with leaders receiving backlash for compromising during the shutdown. Although Republicans celebrate the end of the shutdown, they may face challenges ahead regarding health care issues that could impact voters.
